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Inside Background
History 
THE BEGINNING The history of Peru goes back to some 20 000 years B.C. when the...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Recommended Reading 
When traveling in Peru, you may want to have the following books at hand to...
Last edited: May 30, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
To obtain official and accurate information on Peru, please go to  Prom Peru...
Last edited: June 19, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Peru can be visited all year round, but it all depends what do you want to do...
Last edited: April 29, 2008
Altitude Sickness 
What Causes Altitude Illnesses : The primary cause of altitude illnesses is...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
How to obtain an Inca Trail Permit 
This information has been entered on the Peru forum by "cuscoinsider" :   1...
Last edited: February 18, 2008
Jungle Trips 
It is possible to visit the pristine jungle found in the Reserve Zone of the...
Last edited: July 20, 2008
Questions on the Inca Trail 
1.- Do you need to Book ahead ?  YES! It is recommended that you make a...
Last edited: February 28, 2008
The REAL gold of the Andes 
Thousands of years ago, among the rural mountain areas in the frigid cold of...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Trivia & Fun Facts 
  Quinua is a Peruvian high protein cereal with 25 varieties.  Olluco is a...
Last edited: December 03, 2007
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Scenic Views 
One of the great journeys to enjoy magnificent views of the Andes and rural...
Last edited: June 07, 2008
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Banks & Money 
The local currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol S/. ( Sol means sun). You can...
Last edited: July 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Coming to Peru :   Travellers from the USA and Europe, do not need a visa to...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Emergencies 
The emergency phone number in the whole of Peru is : 105  (not 911) The...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Important Phrases 
When browsing in the many market places, you can say "no, gracias" when someone...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
Telephones 
00 ( zero zero ) is the International Access (Dial) Code used to call overseas...
Last edited: April 08, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Most restaurant and bar bills include a 10% gratuity. It's customary to...
Last edited: May 02, 2008
Bull Fights 
Maybe you do not like bullfights, but if you want to have a unique experience...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Driving in Peru 
Do not drive in Peru. It's better to travel by air. Driving in Peru should be...
Last edited: July 10, 2008
Peruvian Gastronomy 
At the Fourth International Summit of Gastronomy Madrid Fusión 2006, regarded...
Last edited: July 17, 2007
Vaccinations 
Recommended vaccines  for  Peru are :   Yellow fever if you are going to the...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
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